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Lori Palatnik is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio. She is the Founding Director of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, an international initiative that brings thousands of women to Israel each year from 18 different countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of their heritage (www.jwrp.org). She is a much sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Central America, South America, South Africa and Israel, including featured talks at Yale, Brown and Penn. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik, and is the busy mother of five children, ages 25 to 15.

that sounds great. but what if your memories are only of the fighting and aren't so great?

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Sue Dallon,
April 7, 2009 12:33 PM

Trip to Israel with Lori

My daughter, granddaughter and I would like to go to Israel, especially with you. I think that you are going at the end of June, but that time is impossible for us. Will you be going at any other time?

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N. Rosen,
April 6, 2009 2:47 PM

embracing and reminiscing on the good times

It always feels good to embrace and reminisce on the good times in life. Too bad many of us have a negative focus in assuming the glass is half empty. Indeed, childhood experiences can either make or break one's self-esteem and happiness.

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Jen,
April 6, 2009 7:04 AM

Take care of them!

Hi Lor - This will be the very first Pesach Shmarya has not been with us... and he'll be with you! Take good care of my children, & grandchildren too! Chag kasher v'semeach! Love, Jen

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Miriam,
April 5, 2009 5:55 PM

Exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you! I'll keep that one in mind! My kids have been off for a really long time to "help" and I'm feeling at the end of my rope. But you've reminded me that all the giving, loving and time that we give is appreciated, little though they may show it then!

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Sheila Hecker,
April 5, 2009 4:43 PM

Loved this article and i would love to come along on your next outing.

chag Kosher v`Simcha to you and your whole family and keep going on outings!
With love from the Heckers

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Andria,
April 5, 2009 4:35 PM

Great reminder

Thank you for the reminder! It is easy to get frustrated with the complaining,and comforting to know they will remember the good times! May you have a memorable Pesach as well!

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sol zulaikha,
April 5, 2009 3:26 PM

exactly how i feel today I am 84,and the family coming to me

I have enjoyed Lor!s comment on Pesah,and most of my siblings are here fromm all over australia,are coming to me for seder.and maing me very proud I am 84,and have health problem...God bless